Jimmy Tarbuck

British comedian, singer, actor, entertainer and game show host

James Joseph Tarbuck OBE (born 6 February 1940) is an English comedian, singer, actor, entertainer and game show host. He was a host of Sunday Night at the London Palladium. He also hosted many game shows and quiz shows on ITV during the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s.

Jimmy Tarbuck

Born (1940-02-06) 6 February 1940 (age 84)
Other namesTarby
Occupation(s)Comedian, television presenter
Years active1963–present
Spouse
Pauline Carfoot (m. 1959)
Children3, including Liza Tarbuck

In February 2020, Tarbuck revealed that, the day after his 80th birthday, he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer.[1]

References change

  1. "Jimmy Tarbuck: Comedian reveals prostate cancer diagnosis". BBC News. 19 February 2020.